Civil citations vote put on hold

After a lengthy meeting with State Attorney Angela Corey, Jacksonville's city council is holding off on voting for a proclamation to increase the number of civil citations. Those are used for minor crimes instead of arresting someone. Channel 4's Scott Johnson spoke with the father of an assault victim who's against the civil citations program.

there's an arrest. 3 3 After a lengthy meeting with State Attorney Angela Corey tonight, Jacksonville's city council is holding off on voting for a proclamation to increase the number of civil citations. Those are used for minor crimes instead of arresting someone. Channel 4's Scott Johnson spoke with the father of an assault victim who's against the civil citations program. Scott's joining us live from city hall ... also with details of what Corey told the council, which appeared to have changed their minds about any changes to the civil citations program. 3 3 3 3 3 3 SCHOOLASSAULTED AT But Scott, if a teen is put in a diversion program and not jailed... As the teen gets older -- can a prospective employer check their background and find this?

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